OUTLOOK IN SPAIN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 February 1939, Page 5

OUTLOOK IN SPAIN

MORE OPTIMISTIC VIEW TAKEN ASSURANCES TO SENATOR BERARD. WITHDRAWAL OF FOREIGN TROOPS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. PARIS, February 20. Diplomatic circles are more optimistic since Senator Berards’ second interview with General Jordan last night, when it is understood he was reassured of the independence of Spain and the repatriation of volunteers after the war ends. "Excelsior” expressed the hope that there will be a. speedy establishment of normal relations between London. Paris and Burgos. It is now possible that conversations will be resumed on February 22. The normal railway service from France to Spain through Hendaye and Irun will be resumed on February 22. according to a report from Hendaye. French Government tug-boats are dumping at sea all the munitions taken from Spanish loyalists soldiers entering France, states a Cerbere message. PRESSURE ON LOYALISTS. PROTEST BY PEACE COUNCIL. LONDON, February 19. The Council of the International Peace Campaign passed a motion stating that while desiring to end the cruelties which are ravaging Spain it protested against pressure on the loyalist Government in the direction of unconditional surrender. It asked the States devoted to peace and justice to endeavour to secure a settlement conforming to the politicoeconomic independence of Spain, the immediate withdrawal of the foreign forces and foreign control, and a guarantee that no Spaniord will be persecuted because of his political attitude. Another resolution demanded an embargo on arms and war material for Japan and urged the Powers to refuse all Japanese imports. BOMBS ON MADRID SIXTY KILLED AND 200 WOUNDED. MADRID, February 19. Sixty persons were killed and 200 wounded in a bombing raid on Madrid. The bombs were scattered, one falling in the crowded entrance of an underground station, where many were killed.